Erdogan to meet Saudi Crown Prince and Pakistani PM in Riyadh

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is set to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, for a trilateral meeting, according to a statement from the Turkish president’s office. The gathering, scheduled for later this week, will take place in Ankara and marks the first high‑level encounter involving the three leaders since early 2024.

Officials indicated that the agenda will focus on strengthening economic cooperation, energy partnerships and regional security issues. Ankara is expected to discuss its ongoing projects with Riyadh, including potential investments in infrastructure and tourism, while also addressing shared concerns over stability in the Middle East and South Asia. The presence of Pakistan’s premier underscores the countries’ longstanding diplomatic ties and may involve dialogue on trade routes, defense collaboration and humanitarian assistance in conflict‑affected areas.

The meeting is viewed as an effort to deepen trilateral relations and coordinate policies on matters of mutual interest, signaling a broader push for cooperation among Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Both Saudi and Pakistani representatives are anticipated to return to their capitals with concrete proposals for joint initiatives, reinforcing the strategic partnership among the three nations.